Handbook of Virtue Ethics in Business and Management, 2015
In this article we shall lay down the parameters within which the practice of the virtues may be ... more In this article we shall lay down the parameters within which the practice of the virtues may be enabled in the field of finance, drawing from two main sources, Aristotle and MacIntyre. We shall respond to the question of what ought to be done for financial activities to truly contribute to eudaimonia or human flourishing (Aristotle), and how three distinct kinds of goods, those internal to practices, those of an individual life and those of the community (MacIntyre) can be achieved.
ABSTRACT:This article proposes a theory of the firm based on the common good. It clarifies the me... more ABSTRACT:This article proposes a theory of the firm based on the common good. It clarifies the meaning of the term “common good” tracing its historical development. Next, an analogous sense applicable to the firm is derived from its original context in political theory. Put simply, the common good of the firm is the production of goods and services needed for flourishing, in which different members participate through work. This is linked to the political common good through subsidiarity. Lastly, implications and challenges arising from the positing of work as the common good of the firm are explored.
In 1538–39 Francisco de Vitoria delivered two relections:De IndisandDe iure belli.This article di... more In 1538–39 Francisco de Vitoria delivered two relections:De IndisandDe iure belli.This article distills from these writings the topic of free trade as a “human right” in accordance withius gentiumor the “law of peoples.” The right to free trade is rooted in a more fundamental right to communication and association. The rights to travel, to dwell, and to migrate precede the right to trade, which is also closely connected to the rights to preach, to protect converts, and to constitute Christian princes. This has significant repercussions on the field of business ethics: the right to free trade is ultimately founded directly on natural law and indirectly on divine law; trade is not independent of ethics; and trade is presented as an opportunity to develop the virtues of justice and friendship, among other repercussions. Vitoria is portrayed as a defender of private initiative and free markets.
La dirección general en la nueva economía -- La dirección comercial en la nueva economía -- Las f... more La dirección general en la nueva economía -- La dirección comercial en la nueva economía -- Las finanzas en la nueva economía -- Mejoras y cambios en la gestión de las operaciones -- La dirección de personal en la nueva economía -- Entre la necesidad de integración y el sentido de nueva innovación
ABSTRACT Virtue ethics is generally recognized as one of the three major schools of ethics, but i... more ABSTRACT Virtue ethics is generally recognized as one of the three major schools of ethics, but is often waylaid by utilitarianism and deontology in business and management literature. EBSCO and ABI databases were used to look for articles in the Journal of Citation Reports publications between 1980 and 2011 containing the keywords ‘virtue ethics’, ‘virtue theory’, or ‘virtuousness’ in the abstract and ‘business’ or ‘management’ in the text. The search was refined to draw lists of the most prolific authors, the most cited authors, the most cited articles, and the journals with the most virtue ethics publications. This information allows one to chart how virtue ethics articles have evolved through the decades and to establish ‘schools’ or clusters of authors as well as clusters of themes. The results of this quantitative analysis of authors, ‘schools’, themes, and publications provide a foundation for the future study of virtue ethics in business and management, identifying its achievements and potentials.
Corporate Governance: The international journal of business in society, 2007
... The main goals of the strategic plan for 2008 had already been reached by mid-2006, and work ... more ... The main goals of the strategic plan for 2008 had already been reached by mid-2006, and work has begun on designing a new plan. ... Garriga, E., Melé, D. (2004), "Corporate social responsibilitytheories: mapping the territory", Journal of Business Ethics, Vol. ...
ABSTRACT:Virtue ethics, the authors believe, is distinct and superior to other options because it... more ABSTRACT:Virtue ethics, the authors believe, is distinct and superior to other options because it considers, in the first place, which preferences are worth pursuing, rather than just blindly maximizing preferences, and it takes into account intuitions, emotions and experience, instead of acting solely on abstract universal principles. Moreover, virtue ethics is seen as firmly rooted in human biology and psychology, particularly in our freedom, rationality, and sociability. Work, business, and management are presented as vital areas for the development of virtues, not the least with a view to human flourishing. We conclude by introducing the articles included in this special issue.
Handbook of Virtue Ethics in Business and Management, 2015
In this article we shall lay down the parameters within which the practice of the virtues may be ... more In this article we shall lay down the parameters within which the practice of the virtues may be enabled in the field of finance, drawing from two main sources, Aristotle and MacIntyre. We shall respond to the question of what ought to be done for financial activities to truly contribute to eudaimonia or human flourishing (Aristotle), and how three distinct kinds of goods, those internal to practices, those of an individual life and those of the community (MacIntyre) can be achieved.
ABSTRACT:This article proposes a theory of the firm based on the common good. It clarifies the me... more ABSTRACT:This article proposes a theory of the firm based on the common good. It clarifies the meaning of the term “common good” tracing its historical development. Next, an analogous sense applicable to the firm is derived from its original context in political theory. Put simply, the common good of the firm is the production of goods and services needed for flourishing, in which different members participate through work. This is linked to the political common good through subsidiarity. Lastly, implications and challenges arising from the positing of work as the common good of the firm are explored.
In 1538–39 Francisco de Vitoria delivered two relections:De IndisandDe iure belli.This article di... more In 1538–39 Francisco de Vitoria delivered two relections:De IndisandDe iure belli.This article distills from these writings the topic of free trade as a “human right” in accordance withius gentiumor the “law of peoples.” The right to free trade is rooted in a more fundamental right to communication and association. The rights to travel, to dwell, and to migrate precede the right to trade, which is also closely connected to the rights to preach, to protect converts, and to constitute Christian princes. This has significant repercussions on the field of business ethics: the right to free trade is ultimately founded directly on natural law and indirectly on divine law; trade is not independent of ethics; and trade is presented as an opportunity to develop the virtues of justice and friendship, among other repercussions. Vitoria is portrayed as a defender of private initiative and free markets.
La dirección general en la nueva economía -- La dirección comercial en la nueva economía -- Las f... more La dirección general en la nueva economía -- La dirección comercial en la nueva economía -- Las finanzas en la nueva economía -- Mejoras y cambios en la gestión de las operaciones -- La dirección de personal en la nueva economía -- Entre la necesidad de integración y el sentido de nueva innovación
ABSTRACT Virtue ethics is generally recognized as one of the three major schools of ethics, but i... more ABSTRACT Virtue ethics is generally recognized as one of the three major schools of ethics, but is often waylaid by utilitarianism and deontology in business and management literature. EBSCO and ABI databases were used to look for articles in the Journal of Citation Reports publications between 1980 and 2011 containing the keywords ‘virtue ethics’, ‘virtue theory’, or ‘virtuousness’ in the abstract and ‘business’ or ‘management’ in the text. The search was refined to draw lists of the most prolific authors, the most cited authors, the most cited articles, and the journals with the most virtue ethics publications. This information allows one to chart how virtue ethics articles have evolved through the decades and to establish ‘schools’ or clusters of authors as well as clusters of themes. The results of this quantitative analysis of authors, ‘schools’, themes, and publications provide a foundation for the future study of virtue ethics in business and management, identifying its achievements and potentials.
Corporate Governance: The international journal of business in society, 2007
... The main goals of the strategic plan for 2008 had already been reached by mid-2006, and work ... more ... The main goals of the strategic plan for 2008 had already been reached by mid-2006, and work has begun on designing a new plan. ... Garriga, E., Melé, D. (2004), "Corporate social responsibilitytheories: mapping the territory", Journal of Business Ethics, Vol. ...
ABSTRACT:Virtue ethics, the authors believe, is distinct and superior to other options because it... more ABSTRACT:Virtue ethics, the authors believe, is distinct and superior to other options because it considers, in the first place, which preferences are worth pursuing, rather than just blindly maximizing preferences, and it takes into account intuitions, emotions and experience, instead of acting solely on abstract universal principles. Moreover, virtue ethics is seen as firmly rooted in human biology and psychology, particularly in our freedom, rationality, and sociability. Work, business, and management are presented as vital areas for the development of virtues, not the least with a view to human flourishing. We conclude by introducing the articles included in this special issue.
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